Nationwide prescribed burn program being launched, administered through UBC-Okanagan
A new program aims to expand the use of prescribed burns in Canada to mitigate wildfire risks.
The scene in Vilnius shocked: waste dumped on the street, but the hauler has an explanation
A resident of Vilnius expresses outrage as garbage was dumped on the street near a waste container, but a waste management company explains the incident was due to potential fire hazards.
Farmers say nature reserve a ticking time bomb without fire mitigation
Wheatbelt farmers near Lake Magenta Nature Reserve in Western Australia express concerns about the rising fire risk due to a lack of fire management and controlled burns in recent years.
Increasing wildfires that are difficult to manage
The article discusses the rising incidents of wildfires in Iceland, highlighting challenges in management and prevention.
Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have announced a buy-out offer for those displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire, opting for community development over rebuilding the complex.
Risk Management: '100% of permits for Multicomercio are inactive or not renewed'
Ecuador's risk management agency revealed that all permits for the Multicomercio shopping complex are inactive or not renewed following a major fire incident.
UBS China venture faces wrath of silver investors after valuation change increases losses
UBS SDIC Fund Management has come under fire from over 200,000 investors after a dramatic overnight valuation change of its silver fund caused substantial losses.
Fire at Multicomercio: Guayaquil Municipality clarifies controversy over report delivery
The Guayaquil Municipality responded to the National Risk Management Secretariat's request for reports on a fire incident, claiming timely action was taken.
Overlapping disaster seasons change the nature of emergency resourcing
Emergency resource sharing is becoming increasingly complex in Australia due to overlapping fire and flood seasons.
‘Fire Underfoot’ Waste in the Capital Region...Even if the Installation Period of Public Incineration Facilities Is Reduced by 3.5 Years, It Still Takes ‘8 Years’
The South Korean government has announced a reduction in the installation period for public incineration facilities from nearly 12 years to just over 8 years, amid ongoing disputes over waste management.
Fires in Chile: Mexican brigades conclude support mission
A Mexican team of forest combatants has completed their support mission in Chile, enhancing operational strategies and regional cooperation in fire management.
Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’
The western US is facing a record snow drought, significantly affecting water supplies and increasing fire risks in the region.
GNI fire: Lagos begins enumeration of victims
Lagos State has initiated a victim enumeration exercise to support those affected by the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire from last year.
The funding problem: investment to combat fires in the provinces most affected by wildfires
The article discusses the investment challenges faced by Argentina in combating wildfires, with recent declarations of fire emergencies in several provinces.
LASTMA averts fire outbreak as tanker overturns on Lekki–Epe expressway
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority successfully prevented a potential fire disaster after a petrol tanker overturned on the Lekki–Epe Expressway.
Cleaning of plots: The process starts on April 1 – What the ‘Active Battle’ bill entails
A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes to land clearing regulations, aimed at improving fire safety measures ahead of the fire season.
What changes with undeveloped plots: Fines, deadlines, and the new Fire Protection Registry
A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes in the management of undeveloped plots, focusing on fire prevention measures and deadlines for land cleaning.
The head of security: 'At Crans, the fire safety test was never passed'
In an interrogation revealing systemic failures, the security chief of Crans-Montana, Cristophe Balet, admits that the venue Le Constellation failed to undergo any fire safety inspections for six years, highlighting staff shortages and management issues.
Union calls for urgent response after youth detention staff hospitalised
Following a fire at Ashley Youth Detention Centre, which resulted in staff injuries, a union is demanding urgent management response citing failures in staffing policies.
The reproaches for the management of fires dominate the last major parliamentary debate in Castilla and León
The Environment Councilor defends the fire management operation amid both internal and external criticisms regarding the deadly summer wildfires in Castilla y León.
Crans-Montana, the mystery of the safety document that disappeared from the Municipality
Following the tragedy in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, new questions arise regarding public safety management, particularly concerning a missing fire safety document from the municipality's website.
"We are managed by irresponsible people": in Crans-Montana a week after the fire, mourning is slowly giving way to anger
A week after a devastating fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, residents express their anger over management failures and the need for accountability.
The venues in Milan are safe. The problem is management.
A fireman from Milan emphasizes that while public venues comply with safety regulations, the challenge lies in how security is managed inside, especially during special occasions.
Predetermined Burning: The New Model of Fire Prevention and Management of Flammable Material, How It Will Be Implemented
The article discusses a collaborative approach for fire prevention and management of combustible materials involving local forestry services and regional fire departments.